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- Semester 1 - 25 Feb 2019
- Semester 2 - 29 Jul 2019
- Semester 1 - 25 Feb 2019
- Semester 2 - 29 Jul 2019
Face to Face
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 10 years maximum.
- Semester 1 - 25 Feb 2019
- Semester 2 - 29 Jul 2019
- Semester 1 - 25 Feb 2019
- Semester 2 - 29 Jul 2019
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.0
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
4 years full-time.
Face to Face
For additional information about this degree you can refer to the pages for the corresponding single degrees:
Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management, and Bachelor of Business
Program handbook
Description
The Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management incorporates knowledge from a wide range of fields including biology, ecology, chemistry, and geology to understand human impacts on the environment and to develop ways to address these problems. When you study a Bachelor of Business you will establish a firm understanding of the contemporary business environment and undertake studies in a range of disciplines, from international business to tourism.
A combined Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management/Bachelor of Business (BESM/BBus) degree allows students to undertake and match business skills with their interest in Environment and Sustainability, a synergy that will raise awareness of commercial and entrepreneurial opportunities in the environmental space, and maximise graduate employability.
Details
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| Program code | 40172 | |||
| AQF level | Level 7 Bachelor Degree | |||
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| Assumed knowledge | HSC Mathematics or equivalent with Earth and Environmental Science, and/or Biology and/or Chemistry | |||
| Term type | Semesters | |||
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| CRICOS Code | 098483K |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Admission to this program is available to Australian students, residents and international students.
Admission information for Australian students and residents is available here.
Admission information for international students is available here.
You may also be eligible to receive bonus points if you will be receiving an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). Check your eligibility here.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website and click on 'How to Apply for Credit'.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
320 units
Program duration
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 10 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
This program requires the successful completion of 320 units as follows:
- 160 units of Core courses
- a 10 unit Mathematics Directed course
- one (1) Major chosen from the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management Handbook (80-90 units, depending on Major), noting the prohibitions below, and
- one (1) Major from the Bachelor of Business Handbook (60-70 units, depending on Major), noting the prohibitions below, and
- up to 10 units of Electives, depending on choice of BESM and BBus majors undertaken.
Due to unit restrictions, only the following major combinations are possible:
Earth Systems: Can only be taken with Leadership and Management, or Marketing Bachelor of Business Majors.
Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Can be taken with any Bachelor of Business Major.
Marine Science: Can only be taken with Leadership and Management, or Marketing Bachelor of Business Majors.
Sustainability: Can be taken with any Bachelor of Business Major.
The Environmental Science and Management components of this combined program are offered from either Newcastle - Callaghan, or Central Coast- Ourimbah. The Business components of this combined program are offered from either the Newcastle - City or Central Coast- Ourimbah. Some Majors are campus specific. Please read the relevant Program Handbooks for further information.
Students who wish to exit the combined program and qualify with one award only will need to ensure that they meet the requirements of the single degree by checking the appropriate single degree handbook.
Program plans
Download a program plan for further details on what you will study. Please refer to the program plan for the year that you commenced or transitioned into this program.
Program structure
Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.
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Core Courses
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| ACFI1001 | Accounting for Decision Makers |
| 10 units |
| ACFI1003 | Introduction to Finance |
| 10 units |
| BIOL1002 | Organisms to Ecosystems |
| 10 units |
| ECON1001 | Microeconomics for Business Decisions |
| 10 units |
| ENVS1001 | Environmental Science Concepts & Methods |
| 10 units |
| ENVS1003 | Environmental Values and Ethics |
| 10 units |
| LEGL1001 | Foundations of Law |
| 10 units |
| MKTG1001 | Foundations of Marketing |
| 10 units |
| MNGT1001 | Introduction to Management |
| 10 units |
| SCIE1002 | Multidisciplinary Laboratories |
| 10 units |
| STAT1070 | Statistics for the Sciences |
| 10 units |
| ENVS2002 | Environmental Legislation & Planning |
| 10 units |
| GEOS2161 | Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
| PHYS2300 | Energy and the Environment |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3001 | Integrated Impact Assessment |
| 10 units |
| ENVS3002 | Applied Environmental Science |
| 10 units |
Mathematics Directed course
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses. Course choice should be based on previous mathematical knowledge. please see Course Handbooks for further information.
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| MATH1001 | Preparatory Studies in Mathematics |
| 10 units |
| MATH1002 | Foundational Studies in Mathematics |
| 10 units |
| MATH1110 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1 |
| 10 units |
| MATH1120 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2 |
| 10 units |
| PHYS1150 | Everyday Physics |
| 10 units |
Honours
Students who perform well during the Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management/Bachelor of Business degree with a credit average (GPA of 5.0) or greater, may undertake a further year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) study to obtain an Honours degree. An Honours degree allows students to further develop their specific areas of interest. Honours is available for both degrees. There are also opportunities for cross discipline studies at Honours level.
Additional information
All students can access additional learning development mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through The Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the Faculty or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.